Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code V21.35
Low birth weight status 2000-2500 grams
  • Short description: Low birthwt 2000-2500g.
  • ICD-9-CM V21.35 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V21.35 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
  • You are viewing the 2011 version of ICD-9-CM V21.35.
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: V21.35 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM P07.18 Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
Approximate Synonyms
  • History of low birth weight from 2000-2500 gms
  • History of low birth weight status, 2000-2500 grams
  • Hx of low birth weight status, 2000-2500 gm
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to V21.35:
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